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Chicago

New transit board approves reduced fare pilots

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square - September 10, 2026

“New funding in the NITA Act and amended into the 2026 regional budget covers any lost fare revenue or administrative expense,” Kersten said. #transit #fare #centersquare

Politics

Illinois Senate passes bill to regulate auto insurance rates

Silence DoGood - May 13, 2026

Illinois Senate passes bill to regulate auto insurance rates (via The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate has approved legislation to regulate auto insurance...

Chicago

Lawmakers push for transit reform, funding despite delayed fiscal cliff

Silence DoGood - September 28, 2025

Four legislators participated in a virtual event hosted by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club Transportation Subcommittee on Thursday. #reform

Community

Proposal would deduct from IL paychecks to create new state agency

Silence DoGood - May 4, 2025

State Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, proposed creating the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Illinois Department of Labor with Senate Bill 2413. #paychecks

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